Globalisation and the Challenges Faced by a Manager in a Global Environment

Globalisation and the Challenges Faced by a Manager in a Global Environment

2137 WordsOct 1st, 20109 Pages

1.1 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of globalisation. (10)

Introduction
Globalization is a new term that has found a significant place in the lives of the people. By globalization, we mean shedding down the walls of distrust and the barriers of suspicion in between countries, to make a bridge where ideas and beliefs can cross the boarders. Though globalization today primarily covers the economical side, the impact is not limited to the economy only. It actually affects every aspect of life, like cultural, social, psychological and of course, political. While globalization is seen as a sign of a hopeful future by some, there are others who believe that it can cause tremendous disaster for the world economy. The following are the…show more content…

Permanent height of unemployment, destructions of environment, poisoned food, civilization diseases, crimes, and addictions – these problems, become more and more general.
Globalization has drastically improved access of technological latecomers to advanced technologies which is extremely important for development. Many within developing countries see the internet as an opportunity to gain access to knowledge and services from around the world in a way that would have been unimaginable previously. Internet kiosks, mostly facilitating email with overseas relatives, for example, are springing up in many parts of Africa. What is more, globalization brings us some kind of cultural exchange; thanks to it we are not only able to absorb different cultures but also to learn other languages better.

1.2 Explain the challenges faced by a manager in a global environment. (10)

Introduction
Today's global business environment makes the job of the manager more complex and difficult. Few businesses are immune from globalization's influence as they expand into new markets, outsource across borders and encounter foreign competitors. Even if your company operates stateside, hiring domestically from a different collection of nationalities is commonplace. Because business decisions have gone global, so have the duties of many managers, making their job rife with cultural adaptation issues.

Both Phillips and Matsushita have faced enormous challenges and multiple reorganizations in trying to manage global operations. Both have tried multiple organization structures, but have encountered some very distinct barriers caused by the external environmental factors which were critical in forming and executing each firm’s business strategy. The two companies are almost complete opposites when it comes to comparing their individual value chains. Philips and Matsushita also have firm structures…

Running Head: GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVORINMENT
Global Business Environment Interview
Introduction
The business personal interviewed for this paper is Mr. Jeff Anderson, who has been in the international business for more than a decade. Mr. Jeff is the senior International manager at IKEA and is working with IKEA since last 10 years. He often visits different countries that have IKEA stores; and has been to Europe, Middle East, North America, Australia and United Kingdom.
IKEA is recognized as…

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Let’s Get Real:
Meet the Manager
Dana Robbins-Murray
Account Director
Caliber Group Tucson, AZ
MY JOB:
You’ll be hearing more from this real manager throughout the chapter. I am an account director for Caliber Group, a full-service marketing/PR firm. My main responsibility is to work with our clients to determine what type of marketing or public relations they need to create better brand awareness and increase sales for their business.
BEST PART OF MY JOB:
Working with a large, diverse…

CHALLENGES FACED BY FEMALE MANAGERS IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF NIGERIA
A Case Study of Diamond Bank Lagos
INTRODUCTION
For a long time, women had to contend with a plethora of challenges in the execution of their duties. The patriarchal nature of the majority societies militates against women to ascend organizational hierarchy. Most organizations are systematically organized for male supremacy; hence, they are not gender neutral. Women find themselves playing second fiddle to men because the core…

Description of the Selected Organisation 2
2. Description of Roles of Managers Based on Mintzberg’s (1973) Model 5
3. Challenges Faced By Managers in Practicing Organisational Behaviour 12
4. Recommendations On How Managers Can Better Handle The Identified Challenges. 16
5. Summary 24
6. Reference 27
7. Bibliography 30
Introduction and Description of the Selected Organisation
Manager, a term that is so ubiquitous that its definition is commonly assumed. But…

the key challenges for public sector management in the global south. Illustrate your answer with contrasting country examples.
Most of the global south countries such as the African countries have attained their independence around the 1950’s and 1960’s. The public sectors which are known as the government sector have set of roles that need to be look after the welfare of the state such as the security, environment, health system, education and so forth. The public sector in the global south has…

CHALLENGES IN THE GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
NATOSHA WHITAKER
Strayer University
Professor Cito Vanegas
August 29, 2015
CHALLENGES IN THE GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
There has been no change to Apple Code of Conduct policy since 2014 when Apple
started taking previous audit scores into consideration and conduct detailed risk assessments with
There has been no change to Apple Code of Conduct policy since 2014 when Apple
started taking previous…

Assignment 2: Challenges in the Global Business Environment
Nitha Calixte
Business and Society
Professor Said
June 1, 2016
Assignment 2: Challenges in the Global Business Environment
Apple Inc. was founded in 1977. To date, this company has continually offered a wide range of products to meet the growing demands of customers all over the world. Apple not only produces and sells computer software and cellphones; they also distribute consumer electronic products around the globe. Increasing…

Assignment 2: Challenges in the Global Business Environment
Jerald V. Jones
Professor Margaret Parrish
Business 475
May 29, 2014
Specify, in brief, the nature, structure, types of products or service of the business you selected. Examine the information within the company’s code of ethical conduct, and choose three (3) key issues from within the document that you believe are critical for success. Provide rationale for the response.
In 1911 the Standard Oil of California, or SoCal was…

1.1 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of globalisation. (10)
Introduction
Globalization is a new term that has found a significant place in the lives of the people. By globalization, we mean shedding down the walls of distrust and the barriers of suspicion in between countries, to make a bridge where ideas and beliefs can cross the boarders. Though globalization today primarily covers the economical side, the impact is not limited to the economy only. It actually affects every aspect of life…